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Oklahoma City’s growth story is getting national attention as Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development-focused podcasts to discuss how the region built its momentum and where it is headed next. Gillenwater joined Dane Carlson on the Econ Dev Show, where the conversation centered on the MAPS program and how it has helped shape Read More

Everyday expenses like groceries are one of the clearest ways people feel the cost of living — and in Oklahoma, those costs remain among the lowest in the country. New data from Visual Capitalist shows grocery prices in Oklahoma are about 4.6% below the national average, ranking the state third-lowest nationwide. That puts Oklahoma just behind Read More

Oklahoma City will add a new professional sports franchise in 2028, as the United Football League announced plans to place an expansion team in the city. The team will begin play in spring 2028 and serve as a primary tenant of the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium, which is currently under construction in downtown Oklahoma City and expected to open that same Read More

As housing affordability continues to shift across the country, the time it takes to save for a home has become a clearer indicator of how accessible homeownership really is for the average American. New data from Visual Capitalist shows that timeline now averages 14.4 years nationwide, with wide variation depending on location. In Oklahoma, it takes 10.7 Read More

Oklahoma continues to play a significant role in the nation’s defense infrastructure, ranking among the top states for military presence. According to a new analysis from Visual Capitalist, Oklahoma is tied for 10th in the country with eight military bases, placing it alongside states with long-established defense footprints. The ranking reflects Read More

Oklahoma is gaining momentum as more Americans relocate to lower-cost, high-growth regions. The state ranked No. 9 nationally for inbound migration in 2025, adding approximately 26.4 new residents per 10,000 people. The ranking, based on net migration per capita, reflects where population growth is happening most rapidly relative to state size. Much of Read More

Oklahoma City leaders officially broke ground on the city’s new downtown arena, marking a major milestone in a project expected to shape the region’s economic momentum, national visibility and long-term quality of life. The venue will be known as Continental Coliseum when it opens in 2028. 

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Spring in Oklahoma City means the return of baseball in Bricktown, and the Oklahoma City Comets are set to kick off their 2026 home season with a full weekend of celebrations at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

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